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London's Metropolitan Police launch an arson investigation after a major fire tears through the Indian Aroma restaurant in Ilford. Two individuals have been arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting the blaze.
Guardian critic Grace Dent delivers her verdict on Bellota, a new Spanish restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Discover if this Suffolk spot delivers authentic Iberian flavours or misses the mark.
A popular London restaurant was severely damaged in a suspected arson attack on Halloween night. Police are investigating the deliberate fire that tore through the building in the early hours.
Police launch urgent manhunt after a suspected arsonist deliberately set fire to a central London restaurant, leaving several victims with life-threatening injuries. Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment the blaze was ignited.
A major fire has engulfed a section of the historic Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne, with over 100 firefighters battling the intense blaze. No injuries reported as investigations begin.
Police have arrested two individuals following a suspected arson attack on a restaurant in Ilford, East London. The fire, believed to have been started deliberately, caused significant damage to the property.
Emergency services rushed to a significant fire at a restaurant on Charing Cross Road, London. Five individuals were hospitalised as over 70 firefighters worked to control the blaze. Read the latest on the incident and ongoing response.
Shocking footage captures the moment a man deliberately sets fire to a popular Spanish restaurant in Benidorm, causing panic and significant damage. The suspect was arrested shortly after the brazen attack.
A rapidly expanding wildfire, the 'Hennessey Fire,' is tearing through Napa County, California, prompting urgent evacuations, threatening homes and vineyards, and casting a dense, hazardous smoke plume over the renowned wine region.
A pizzeria in Italy faces a customer backlash and accusations of 'scandalous' hidden costs after adding an €8 'background music' surcharge and 45p for freshly ground pepper to a couple's bill.
Another major Italian restaurant chain has fallen into administration, marking the fourth such collapse in 2025. The crisis threatens jobs and highlights severe pressures facing UK's hospitality sector from rising costs and changing consumer habits.
Major emergency response in North London as 70 firefighters tackle a massive blaze at a suspected industrial-scale cannabis farm. Discover the dramatic scenes and police investigation.
An experienced UK restaurant owner reveals the hidden truths behind popular menu items, exposing which dishes to avoid for your health and why you should think twice before ordering.
Discover London's best-kept secret - a stunning sandy beach right in the heart of the city that offers a perfect escape from urban life without leaving the capital.
London's iconic pink-hued café, Palm Vaults, beloved by celebrities like Rita Ora, has closed permanently after a social media firestorm over its £5 takeaway charge. Discover the full story behind the closure of this Instagram-famous hotspot.
The Fire Brigades Union has issued an urgent warning that UK fire services are so severely underfunded that a major incident could overwhelm them in 'a matter of hours,' risking public safety.
Shocking details emerge as a mother admits to dousing a woman in petrol and setting her on fire during a furious argument over an e-scooter at a Birmingham petrol station, offering an astonishing defence in court.
The UK's first-ever restaurant where giraffes, zebras, and camels join you for dinner has opened its doors. Discover the unique safari dining experience taking the country by storm.
A 22-year-old bakery enthusiast nearly caused a catastrophic fire after forgetting a tray of pastries in the oven overnight. The potential £4,000 disaster was narrowly avoided, offering a stark lesson in kitchen safety.
A devastating overnight fire has torn through the abandoned Grade II-listed Swinfen Hall in Staffordshire, with emergency crews battling the blaze for hours. Locals report hearing explosions as the historic 18th-century manor, already at risk, suffered ca
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is set to launch his debut Indian venture, 'Street Pizza', at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking a major culinary milestone and expanding his global restaurant empire.
Chaos erupted at Italy's second-busiest airport, Milan Malpensa, after a significant electrical fire broke out, forcing the complete evacuation of Terminal 1 and causing major travel disruption.
A courageous mother sacrificed her own life to save her husband and children from a devastating house fire in Wigan, before her spouse tragically succumbed to his injuries days later.
A devastating fire has ripped through the historic Woolton Hall in Liverpool, with emergency crews battling the blaze overnight. The 18th-century manor, a local landmark, suffered significant damage.
A London restaurant, Little Kitchen in Chelsea, has ignited a firestorm by adding a 10% 'entitlement' surcharge to diners' bills, claiming it compensates for 'high maintenance' customers. Patrons and industry critics have blasted the move as 'offensive' a
Dramatic footage captures the moment a 17th-century Shropshire manor house, a Grade II-listed treasure, is engulfed by a devastating fire as crews battle through the night to save the historic structure.
Dramatic scenes in Liverpool as a major fire rips through the iconic Woolton Hall. Over 60 firefighters tackle the blaze through the night, with the historic building's future now in doubt.